An updated edition of the blockbuster best-selling leadership book that took America and the world by storm, two US Navy SEAL officers who led the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War demonstrate how to apply powerful leadership principles from the battlefield to business and life.

3 out of 5 stars

Couldn’t listen to their voices... :(

Écrit par :
Morgan
le
23/03/2019

Atomic Habits

An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

De :
James Clear

Lu par :
James Clear

Durée : 5 h et 35 min

Version intégrale

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5 out of 5 stars
184

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No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving - every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results. If you're having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn't you. The problem is your system.

5 out of 5 stars

meilleure application de la science des habitudes

Écrit par :
Louis
le
02/04/2019

Why We Sleep

Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams

De :
Matthew Walker

Lu par :
Steve West

Durée : 13 h et 52 min

Version intégrale

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5 out of 5 stars
49

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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Sleep is one of the most important but least understood aspects of our life, wellness, and longevity. Until very recently, science had no answer to the question of why we sleep, or what good it served, or why we suffer such devastating health consequences when we don't sleep. Compared to the other basic drives in life - eating, drinking, and reproducing - the purpose of sleep remained elusive.

5 out of 5 stars

Great book

Écrit par :
Utilisateur anonyme
le
04/11/2018

The Obstacle Is the Way

The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph

De :
Ryan Holiday

Lu par :
Ryan Holiday

Durée : 6 h et 7 min

Version intégrale

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4.5 out of 5 stars
42

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4.5 out of 5 stars
38

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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We are stuck, stymied, frustrated. But it needn't be this way. There is a formula for success that's been followed by the icons of history - from John D. Rockefeller to Amelia Earhart to Ulysses S. Grant to Steve Jobs - a formula that let them turn obstacles into opportunities. Faced with impossible situations, they found the astounding triumphs we all seek.

4 out of 5 stars

Sympathique et léger mais pas fondamental

Écrit par :
Damien Thouvenin
le
09/09/2017

Never Split the Difference

Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It

De :
Chris Voss

Lu par :
Michael Kramer

Durée : 8 h et 7 min

Version intégrale

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5 out of 5 stars
141

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After a stint policing the rough streets of Kansas City, Missouri, Chris Voss joined the FBI, where his career as a hostage negotiator brought him face-to-face with a range of criminals, including bank robbers and terrorists. Reaching the pinnacle of his profession, he became the FBI's lead international kidnapping negotiator.
Never Split the Difference takes you inside the world of high-stakes negotiations and into Voss' head.

5 out of 5 stars

Simply Brilliant

Écrit par :
Utilisateur anonyme
le
31/08/2019

The 10X Rule

The Only Difference Between Success and Failure

De :
Grant Cardone

Lu par :
Grant Cardone

Durée : 7 h et 24 min

Version intégrale

Global

4.5 out of 5 stars
122

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4.5 out of 5 stars
109

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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Extreme success, by definition, lies beyond the realm of normal action. If you want to achieve extreme success, you can’t operate like everybody else and settle for mediocrity. You need to remove luck and chance from your business equation, and lock in massive success.
The 10X Rule shows you how!

5 out of 5 stars

Indispensable for entrepreneurs

Écrit par :
Utilisateur anonyme
le
14/05/2018

Extreme Ownership

How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win

De :
Jocko Willink,
Leif Babin

Lu par :
Jocko Willink,
Leif Babin

Durée : 9 h et 33 min

Version intégrale

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars
91

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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An updated edition of the blockbuster best-selling leadership book that took America and the world by storm, two US Navy SEAL officers who led the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War demonstrate how to apply powerful leadership principles from the battlefield to business and life.

3 out of 5 stars

Couldn’t listen to their voices... :(

Écrit par :
Morgan
le
23/03/2019

Atomic Habits

An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

De :
James Clear

Lu par :
James Clear

Durée : 5 h et 35 min

Version intégrale

Global

5 out of 5 stars
184

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
144

Histoire

4.5 out of 5 stars
143

No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving - every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results. If you're having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn't you. The problem is your system.

5 out of 5 stars

meilleure application de la science des habitudes

Écrit par :
Louis
le
02/04/2019

Why We Sleep

Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams

De :
Matthew Walker

Lu par :
Steve West

Durée : 13 h et 52 min

Version intégrale

Global

5 out of 5 stars
49

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
41

Histoire

5 out of 5 stars
41

Sleep is one of the most important but least understood aspects of our life, wellness, and longevity. Until very recently, science had no answer to the question of why we sleep, or what good it served, or why we suffer such devastating health consequences when we don't sleep. Compared to the other basic drives in life - eating, drinking, and reproducing - the purpose of sleep remained elusive.

5 out of 5 stars

Great book

Écrit par :
Utilisateur anonyme
le
04/11/2018

The Obstacle Is the Way

The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph

De :
Ryan Holiday

Lu par :
Ryan Holiday

Durée : 6 h et 7 min

Version intégrale

Global

4.5 out of 5 stars
42

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
38

Histoire

4.5 out of 5 stars
37

We are stuck, stymied, frustrated. But it needn't be this way. There is a formula for success that's been followed by the icons of history - from John D. Rockefeller to Amelia Earhart to Ulysses S. Grant to Steve Jobs - a formula that let them turn obstacles into opportunities. Faced with impossible situations, they found the astounding triumphs we all seek.

4 out of 5 stars

Sympathique et léger mais pas fondamental

Écrit par :
Damien Thouvenin
le
09/09/2017

Never Split the Difference

Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It

De :
Chris Voss

Lu par :
Michael Kramer

Durée : 8 h et 7 min

Version intégrale

Global

5 out of 5 stars
141

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
123

Histoire

5 out of 5 stars
120

After a stint policing the rough streets of Kansas City, Missouri, Chris Voss joined the FBI, where his career as a hostage negotiator brought him face-to-face with a range of criminals, including bank robbers and terrorists. Reaching the pinnacle of his profession, he became the FBI's lead international kidnapping negotiator.
Never Split the Difference takes you inside the world of high-stakes negotiations and into Voss' head.

5 out of 5 stars

Simply Brilliant

Écrit par :
Utilisateur anonyme
le
31/08/2019

The 10X Rule

The Only Difference Between Success and Failure

De :
Grant Cardone

Lu par :
Grant Cardone

Durée : 7 h et 24 min

Version intégrale

Global

4.5 out of 5 stars
122

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
109

Histoire

4.5 out of 5 stars
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Extreme success, by definition, lies beyond the realm of normal action. If you want to achieve extreme success, you can’t operate like everybody else and settle for mediocrity. You need to remove luck and chance from your business equation, and lock in massive success.
The 10X Rule shows you how!

5 out of 5 stars

Indispensable for entrepreneurs

Écrit par :
Utilisateur anonyme
le
14/05/2018

Stillness Is the Key

De :
Ryan Holiday

Lu par :
Ryan Holiday

Durée : 6 h et 56 min

Version intégrale

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars
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All great leaders, thinkers, artists, athletes, and visionaries share one indelible quality. It enables them to conquer their tempers. To avoid distraction and discover great insights. To achieve happiness and do the right thing. Ryan Holiday calls it stillness - to be steady while the world spins around you. In this book, he outlines a path for achieving this ancient, but urgently necessary way of living.

5 out of 5 stars

Thank you Ryan !

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Client d'Amazon
le
22/02/2020

The Compound Effect

Multiply Your Success One Simple Step at a Time

De :
Darren Hardy

Lu par :
Darren Hardy

Durée : 4 h et 44 min

Version intégrale

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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The Compound Effect contains the essence of what every super achiever needs to know, practice, and master to obtain extraordinary success. Inside you will hear strategies on how to win-every time; eradicating the bad habits that are derailing your progress; painlessly installing the few key disciplines required for major breakthroughs; the real, lasting keys to gaining and sustaining motivation; capturing the elusive, awesome force of momentum; and the acceleration secrets of superachievers.

3 out of 5 stars

Rien de vraiment nouveau

Écrit par :
Erwan
le
23/07/2019

Finding Ultra

Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World’s Fittest Men, and Discovering Myself

De :
Rich Roll

Lu par :
Rich Roll

Durée : 9 h et 47 min

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5 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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An incredible but true account of achieving one of the most awe-inspiring midlife physical transformations ever

In October 2006, the night before he was to turn forty, Rich experienced a chilling glimpse of his future. Nearly fifty pounds overweight and unable to climb the stairs without stopping, he saw where his sedentary lifestyle was taking him. Most of us look the other way when granted such a moment of clarity, but not Rich.

Principles

Life and Work

De :
Ray Dalio

Lu par :
Ray Dalio,
Jeremy Bobb

Durée : 16 h et 5 min

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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Ray Dalio, one of the world's most successful investors and entrepreneurs, shares the unconventional principles that he's developed, refined, and used over the past 40 years to create unique results in both life and business - and which any person or organization can adopt to help achieve their goals.

2 out of 5 stars

Disappointing!

Écrit par :
Pierre Gauthier
le
31/03/2018

Ego Is the Enemy

De :
Ryan Holiday

Lu par :
Ryan Holiday

Durée : 6 h et 56 min

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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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"While the history books are filled with tales of obsessive visionary geniuses who remade the world in their images with sheer, almost irrational force, I've found that history is also made by individuals who fought their egos at every turn, who eschewed the spotlight, and who put their higher goals above their desire for recognition." (From the prologue)

Revolutionise your life one day at a time with this empowering audiobook, designed for men and women, which provides simple strategies for each element of your day. Marcus Aubrey, author of the book, is CEO of Onnit, a human performance company that he has built into one of the fastest growing companies in the world. How can we get the most out of our body and mind on a daily basis? Want to change your life for the better? Aubrey Marcus answers these questions in this audiobook, which guides the listener to optimise each moment of the day.

Mastery

De :
Robert Greene

Lu par :
Fred Sanders

Durée : 16 h et 9 min

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In Mastery, Robert Greene's fifth book, he mines the biographies of great historical figures for clues about gaining control over our own lives and destinies. Picking up where The 48 Laws of Power left off, Greene culls years of research and original interviews to blend historical anecdote and psychological insight, distilling the universal ingredients of the world's masters.

3 out of 5 stars

Interesting but lengthy and sometimes repetitive

Écrit par :
Laszlo Papp
le
13/05/2016

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life

De :
Mark Manson

Lu par :
Roger Wayne

Durée : 5 h et 17 min

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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For decades we've been told that positive thinking is the key to a happy, rich life. "F*ck positivity," Mark Manson says. "Let's be honest, shit is f*cked, and we have to live with it." In his wildly popular Internet blog, Manson doesn't sugarcoat or equivocate. He tells it like it is - a dose of raw, refreshing, honest truth that is sorely lacking today. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck is his antidote to the coddling, let's-all-feel-good mind-set that has infected modern society and spoiled a generation, rewarding them with gold medals just for showing up.

5 out of 5 stars

Everything is in the title

Écrit par :
Gali-Jean D.
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14/12/2018

Models

Attract Women Through Honesty

De :
Mark Manson

Lu par :
Austin Rising

Durée : 7 h et 52 min

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Models is the first book ever written on seduction as an emotional process rather than a logical one, a process of connecting with women rather than impressing them. It's the most mature and honest guide on how a man can attract women without faking behavior, without lying and without emulating others. A game-changer.

1 out of 5 stars

Amateurish recording

Écrit par :
Client d'Amazon
le
11/01/2018

The ONE Thing

The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results

De :
Gary Keller,
Jay Papasan

Lu par :
Timothy Miller,
Claire Hamilton

Durée : 5 h et 24 min

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This is an audiobook for busy people. If you want less on your plate and more for your life and career, tune in to the #1
Wall Street Journal best seller,
The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results. The ONE Thing will bring your life and your work into focus. Authors Gary Keller and Jay Papasan teach you the tricks to cut through the clutter, achieve better results in less time, dial down stress, and master what matters to you.

5 out of 5 stars

a good read

Écrit par :
Client d'Amazon
le
03/12/2017

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Powerful Lessons in Personal Change

De :
Stephen R. Covey

Lu par :
Stephen R. Covey

Durée : 13 h et 4 min

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Stephen R. Covey's book,
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, has been a top seller for the simple reason that it ignores trends and pop psychology for proven principles of fairness, integrity, honesty, and human dignity. Celebrating its 15th year of helping people solve personal and professional problems, this special anniversary edition includes a new foreword and afterword written by Covey that explore whether the 7 Habits are still relevant and answer some of the most common questions he has received over the past 15 years.

5 out of 5 stars

amazing

Écrit par :
Jousef Bunni
le
30/09/2016

The Laws of Human Nature

De :
Robert Greene

Lu par :
Paul Michael,
Robert Greene

Durée : 28 h et 26 min

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Robert Greene is a master guide for millions of listeners, distilling ancient wisdom and philosophy into essential texts for seekers of power, understanding, and mastery. Now he turns to the most important subject of all - understanding people's drives and motivations, even when they are unconscious of them themselves. Whether at work, in relationships, or in shaping the world around you, The Laws of Human Nature offers brilliant tactics for success, self-improvement, and self-defense.

5 out of 5 stars

A great book to be read and re-read

Écrit par :
Shook-Pui
le
05/04/2020

Description

For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare - poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse colored his days and haunted his nights. But through self-discipline, mental toughness, and hard work, Goggins transformed himself from a depressed, overweight young man with no future into a US Armed Forces icon and one of the world's top endurance athletes. The only man in history to complete elite training as a Navy SEAL, Army Ranger, and Air Force Tactical Air Controller, he went on to set records in numerous endurance events, inspiring Outside magazine to name him The Fittest (Real) Man in America.

In Can't Hurt Me, he shares his astonishing life story and reveals that most of us tap into only 40% of our capabilities. Goggins calls this The 40% Rule, and his story illuminates a path that anyone can follow to push past pain, demolish fear, and reach their full potential.

An annotated edition of Can’t Hurt Me, offering over two hours of bonus content featuring deeper insights and never-before-told stories shared by David. Not available in other formats.

Life changing

No matter where you are at in your life, whether you're still in school or you're retired, it's never too late to make significant changes in your life.

David teaches us that the journey is going to get extremely hard sometimes, that it's not all cake, and some of us are dealt a very crap hand in life... but he also teaches us that the hand you are dealt is not the one and only.

It'll be harder for some than others, it'll be more painful for some than others, but those who win at life, are the ones who simply don't stop.

David, if you read this, please know that you have changed my life by living yours. Keep up the good work, because every life you change for the better, is one that will not become a statistic.

Needed light at the end of a tunnel

When you going through a toughest and challenging time in your life and you think you’ve hit a dead end. When you think you can’t handle the pain you endure anymore. You pick this book up. Go through it and realize that you’re tough mo fo and there is way more you can handle and can get through anything literally ANYTHING. David Goggins, thank you for being toughest man and for this book!

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3 out of 5 stars

kindleuser

05/10/2019

Not for me

This is not the first time I've purchased a very highly rated self-help book through audible and then disliked and returned it. This book just didn't do it for me - but obviously, with 67,000 5 star reviews, I'm in the minority here.

In this book, Goggins describes, with the help of an irritating narrator, his difficult early life and his various triumphs in adulthood. Goggins has indeed accomplished amazing things - they are not, however, goals I would seek to attain myself. For example, he runs a 100 mile race in 21 hours, without training. He winds up "pissing blood" and "shitting" himself during and after the race; a doctor suspects he may be in - or at least near - kidney failure after the race, but damn it - he did it. This isn't the type of inspiration I need. Then, a bit later, Goggins returns to the story of this race and criticizes a guy he meets who congratulates him on the accomplishments and tells Goggins he was inspired and will be training to run a similar race; Goggins dismisses the guy, referring to the training plan as "procrastination" and implying if the guy had anything on the ball, he'd just run the race - forget the training! Just not my thing. But props to Goggins for achieving his goals.

Here and throughout the book, the basic message is extremely positive and worthwhile - if we discipline our minds, we can accomplish great things. Beyond this, I didn't enjoy the book, or the reading. The narrator's voice is grating and the text (along with the audible extras) are laced with profanity and the conversations unfold like something out of a middle school locker room. I don't actually mind profanity, but this was just inarticulate and obnoxious - like when you're out in public being annoyed by a group of teenagers trying to show off by talking about themselves too loudly and super crassly.

As I've said, this is a book that definitely has an audience, I'm just not in it. Also, Goggins has definitely accomplished great things, I just don't enjoy the stories or resonate with the thinking behind them. After speeding this up a few times to try to get through it, I'm just giving up and will request a return. I will take with me the message that if we work hard and stay focused, we can accomplish great things.

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Audrey k.

07/01/2020

It starts out great, inspiring. But then....

I really enjoyed the first half, maybe the first 2/3 of this book. Mr. Goggins is inspiring. The difficulties he overcame make him an incredible role model.

But as we got into the ultra marathon stories and the pull-up stories, I seriously began to wonder if the man was a masochist. I do not want to be like that. Not ever. Yes, goals are important, but I will not sacrifice my body and literally exercise myself to the grave. I'm not into massive blood blisters, pushing until collapse, hospitalization, and near-death just to be the best at something. Kudos to him for being able to push that far, but honestly, I don't see the merit.

I would rather live a long, healthy, well-rounded life. I set goals, I achieve them. I am exceptional at everything I do, but there is absolutely no reason to sacrifice my body to be the very best at one single thing.

I struggled to finish the book once we reached the ultra-marathon stage. I no longer wished to be like Mr. Goggins. Do I still admire him? Absolutely. Was the story compelling? Yes. Would I read it again? Probably not.

Mr. Goggins, if by any chance you ever read this review, please know you are awe-inspiring. Not completely what I want to emulate, but that's just me. Thank you for the book. Go on with your bad self.

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S David

24/12/2018

Opting for the book instead

The audio book is unique in that in between reading chapters, the narrator/co-author interviews David. Overall, it's interesting as a break between chapters. I'm actually returning the audisobook and buying the book instead because there are exercises after every chapter, photos referenced, and there was no audiobook supplement. Feel like that was a major miss that should be rectified for this audiobook.

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Christine

01/12/2018

I'M A 60 YR OLD WOMAN AND LOVE THIS BOOK!

I WAS CURIOUS AS TO WHETHER I WOULD GET ANY MORE FROM DAVID'S BOOK THAN I HAD ALREADY GOTTEN FROM ALL THE PODCASTS AND OTHER INTERVIEWS I'VE LISTENED TO. WELL THIS BOOK GOES WAY MORE DEEPLY INTO WHAT MOST GOGGINS' FANS ALREADY KNOW OF HIS LIFE AND SOME!

I MENTION MY AGE IN THE HEADLINE IN CASE THERE ARE OTHER OLDER PEOPLE, AND WOMEN IN GENERAL WHO WONDER IF A BOOK ABOUT THE LIFE OF THE HARDEST MAN ON EARTH HAS ANYTHING IN IT FOR THEM.

YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE AN ALPHA MALE, SEAL TEAM WANNA BE, TO GET SOMETHING FROM THIS BOOK. IF YOU ARE INSPIRED BY PEOPLE WHO GET KNOCKED DOWN BUT GET BACK UP AGAIN - OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN THEN YOU CAN APPLY HIS LESSONS TO ANYTHING IN LIFE ! THIS MAN HAS GONE DEEEEEEP INTO SELF REFLECTION AND ACCOUNTABILITY AND ARTICULATES WHAT HE HAS LEARNT, AND HOW HE HAS TURNED WEAKNESSES INTO STRENGTHS BEAUTIFULLY WITH BRUTAL SELF DEPRECATING HONESTY. I'VE READ MANY BOOKS IN THIS GENRE AND I'VE NEVER FELT THIS LEVEL OF RAW HONESTY.

FROM DAVID'S PODCASTS I'VE LEARNT SO MUCH ABOUT THE MENTAL STRENGTH WHICH I'VE USED FOR RUNNING MARATHONS (I HAVE GOGGINS'ED MY WAY THROUGH SEVERAL RACES!) - BUT READING HIS BOOK HAS CHALLENGED ME TO LOOK AT OTHER AREAS OF MY LIFE WHERE I COULD BENEFIT BY GETTING OUT OF MY COMFORT ZONE.

FINALLY, WITH THE PODCAST CHATS IN-BETWEEN CHAPTERS YOU FEEL LIKE YOU ARE IN THE ROOM WITH WITH DAVID AND ADAM, HAVING THE BOOK READ TO YOU THEN DISCUSSING THE CHAPTER WITH DAVID AT THE END. BRILLIANT FORMAT FOR AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY !!!

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Hunter

17/06/2019

Motivational, but at a cost

Here are my three take-aways from "Can't Hurt Me" by David Goggins:

David Goggins is an impressive man, and has achieved things that only the uncommon of the uncommon could do-he lives to be unique. Goggins is a type A, high-achieving, resume- focused individual. He has utilized his genetics and optimized his body and mind through repetition. He used his dark past, insecurities, and competition to fuel his many endeavors. However, I believe everything in life is a trade-off. David chose to take a path focused on physical milestones by proving he was psychologically "hard". By doing so, he worked harder rather than smarter, and forewent so many other important aspects of life.

I couldn't help but notice how underprepared Goggins was going into things. He never had the right bike, the right shoes, the right food/salt/gels-in fact, he ate crackers and hamburgers during some of his races and pull-up comps. He tormented and tortured himself, and takes pride in it today. A lot of those scenarios in which he suffered were preventable. The rash on his wetsuit, the bendy pull-up bar, the running shoes on a snow-packed trail...I just find it a little ludicrous and embarrassing. He shouldn't have worked out before a 100 mile race, he should have known to stretch as an ultra-marathon runner. It's just kind of stupid. But it adds to his hardship that he is so proud of.

From a critical point of view, Goggins forfeited family, love, appreciation, and belonging to achieve. There was never balance or appreciation until his life was almost taken from him. I value achievement highly, but it was hard for me to hear him talk about his life on the audiobook. He cheated throughout school, cheated in buds by stealing the itinerary, and took a disgusting amount of pain meds to get through several obstacles. What I heard was a man lacking peace, lacking understanding, and lacking human connection. In my opinion, Goggins needs to sit down and have a slice of humble-pie. He seemed so unsatisfied, so uneducated-filling every other word with swear words, and quite narcissistic. I don't recall very many examples where he was thankful for his genes, body, ex-wives and mother (who were there every step of the way), friends, or mentors. Each person is a unique blend of nature and nurture, and I know he had one of the hardest lives growing up. I value his growth mindset, just think it was hyper-focused on a single area in life-physical achievement. And that comes at a cost.

The major things that I would like to apply to my life is the governor-we should remove unnecessary limitations, do things that suck, or change the way we perceive challenges. I do believe in the 40% rule, and assume there is an unfathomable amount of unfulfilled potential in me, and in those around the world. So I will do my best to callous my mind each time I do something challenging, and do things that are hard because they are hard, and because it will set me apart in the world. All in all, it was a fantastic and motivating book, but the dude's only human, as are we.

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Ricardo

29/11/2018

Master your mind!

The most powerful people are not the ones who control others, it is those who can control themselves. Thank you David for sharing your story. - @Ricky_Arenas

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Paul Story II

30/11/2018

This guy will change your life!

I first heard about David Goggins through Joe Rogan’s podcast. I’ve listened to his interview with him at least a dozen times. Through following David Goggins on social media, I learned he was writing a book. After much anticipation, the audiobook is finally out! I’ve already pre ordered my kindle copy from Amazon once the book is officially released dec, 4. I have no doubt that this audio version will be on repeat. This guy has put so many mantras in my head that constantly motivate me to “get after it.” I’ve even considered getting a tattoo of “uncivilized” (something that David explains) somewhere on my body to always remember to be unstoppable and be hungry for more. I hope his words will inspire you to find out something you don’t already know about yourself. They have for me. David, if you’re reading this, thank you! You’ve certainly made an impact on my life!

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Amazon Customer

30/11/2018

Got me out of my own head- AMAZING!

Amazing audiobook unlike any other I have heard. While it is an audiobook, it also offers elements of a podcast! Truly engaging and forced me to look at my problems and challenges in life in a very different way.

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Sam Jaramillo

29/11/2018

Life changing

I'm only half way thru this listening to this book, its simply life changing. David tells it like it is, no more BS excuses for whatever your using them for..Thank you for putting this book out here to help us SIR

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Amanda

29/11/2018

STAY HARD

Goggins is one of a kind. There is no one better at helping you understand how to maximize your potential, how to not limit yourself, how to get and stay hard. I will read/listen to anything involving Goggins and have been waiting for this book since it was announced.

If you’ve heard/read about “Living with a Seal” David Goggins is the unnamed Navy Seal in that book. Now you can finally hear his full story.

Get this without thinking twice.

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Mo

11/12/2018

A true inspiration

If you really looking forward to a self-help book/podcast that values not just the author and his unfamiliar life journey to the amazing person he is now but values you as listener just as the author get this one. I just love the way he wrote this masterpiece. Honest, real and no sweet talk.

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Kindle-Kunde

06/12/2018

Just amazing

To be honest I just inhaled this book and it's so amazing his story is so great so big its very motivating and shows us what's possible if we are willing to put in the work beyond our comfort zone and to see and feel the place that's behind the suffering

everyone has to listen to this.

David Goggins is inspiring, honest and hands-on. this book can benefit anyone and I highly recommend it.

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Anonymer Hörer

23/11/2019

Uncomfortable volume

The speakers volume is constantly much higher than David's and that just hurts. Especially when you have to turn the volume up for David cause of background noise and then the speaker screams in.. That's very bad.

Interesting and entertaining with a new concept

What I really liked about this audio version of the book was the concept. Not just read in a typical way, the whole experience of the book was pleasant and entertaining. It was a good choice to let Adam read from the book because I don’t think David’s voice is suited for it. But having his insight on the different stories of the book was very cool and a refreshing experience in listening to an audio book.The book itself was a good one with nuggets of wisdom one can take away and really understanding that hard work can take you anywhere. David doesn’t sugarcoat any of his experiences which is something I appreciate. The only thing I personally did not like was that after some chapters the stories felt a little repetitive - David accomplished a lot in his life but it felt a little bit like listing them. What kept me listening was that I knew he would shine a light on what he learned during those experiences and these were the important parts.All in all I would recommend this audio book to anyone interested in having an example of what you can accomplish when you put your mind to it. Also, you need to like stories about the military.

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Anonymer Hörer

11/03/2020

all you need

this book is a must for everybody who wants to tap into what their really capable of. great dynamic between the reader and goggins and 100% free of corny bullshit or secret ,,success formulas“

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Herb Dean

06/03/2020

Brutal truth serves as a wakeup call to get better

Finally a book about self-improvement that doesn't rely on bullshitting yourself to get going. A cold hard look in the mirror to expose your weaknesses. The main thing I've learned so far (up to chapter 5) is that a day doesn't have to start good, in fact it can be far from perfect. It might even smack you straight in the face, but none of it is an excuse to give in to the comfort we all naturally seek.

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Maximilian Hillemanns

06/12/2018

Inspired

To my core. Beautifully done. Keep doing you. May God watch over all of us.